Raising chickens is a heartwarming experience, that is until the first time you add new members to your flock and you realize they really are tiny dinosaurs! The pecking order is one of the most brutal parts of the flock dynamic, so you'll want to take steps to minimize the stress to your new chickens and to yourself when you decide to increase your flock. Proper nutrition is important. At about 8 weeks of age, I transition the pullets to grower feed along with grit so that t

The heat wave these last few days has taken a toll on all of us emotionally and physically. I have heard story after story about the loss of animals due to the heat. While this will always happen, there are ways to help your animals get through the hot days of summer. Rabbits ~ Keep them in a shady and well-ventilated area. Put frozen bottles of water in their hutches. Give your bunnies ceramic tiles to lay on. Chickens ~ Chickens open their beaks and spread their wings when